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Cook’s Extra is a special feature for subscribers of Cook’s Illustrated magazine and members of CooksIllustrated.com. Listed below are original recipes, sidebars, or related food and equipment ratings that we were unable to fit into the magazine, but were developed using the same stringent guidelines. The recipes are designed to stand alone— you don’t need anything from the magazine to make them—and are free of charge to both members and subscribers for the current issue, as well as the past three issues. All past Cook’s Extra articles are available, without expiry, for members of CooksIllustrated.com.

     
March 2008:  
Available to Members and Subscribers  
   
Orange and Mint Relish  
Potato Ricers Testing  
Quick Hearty Tuscan Bean Stew  
Vegetarian Hearty Tuscan Bean Stew  
Standing Mixers  
Espresso Meringue Cookies  
Pastry Bags  
Olive-Rosemary Rolls  
Shrimp Tikka Masala  
Make-Ahead Garlic-Potato Soup  
Electric Kettles  
   
January 2008:  
Available to Members and Subscribers  
   
Testing Meat-Probe Thermometers  
Tasting Gruyère Cheese  
Roasted Broccoli for Two  
Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Anchovies  
Garlicky Scallops with Bread Crumbs  
Simple Turkey Chili with Kidney Beans  
New York Style Crumb Cake Muffins  
   
November 2007:  
Available to Members and Subscribers  
   
Vegetable Peelers  
Mashed Potatatoes  and Root Vegetables for Two  
Spiral-Sliced Hams  
Apple-Ginger Glaze  
Stir-Fried Red Curry Beef with Eggplant  
Stir-Fried Red Curry Beef with Eggplant for Two  
Stir-Fried Beef with Snap Peas and Red Peppers for Two  
Teriyaki Stir-Fried Beef with Green Beans and Shiitakes for Two  
Tangerine Stir-Fried Beef with Onions and Snow Peas for Two  
Korean Stir-Fried Beef with Kimchi  
Korean Stir-Fried Beef with Kimchi for Two  
Wok-Style Pans  
Refrigerator Thermometers  
All-Purpose Gravy  
Oven-Baked Holiday Stuffings  
Chocolate 101  
Reusable Pan Liners  
Tiramisú with Sambuca and Lemon  
Tiramisú with Frangelico and Orange  
Foolproof Pie Dough for a Single-Crust Pie  
Pan-Roasted Pear Salad with Watercress, Parmesan, and Pecans For Two  
Pan-Roasted Pear Salad with Radicchio, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts For Two  
Pan-Roasted Pear Salad with Frisée, Goat Cheese, and Almonds For Two  
Racks  
Make-Ahead American Dinner Rolls  
Broccoli and Cheddar Gratin  
Broiled Shrimp Skewers  
   
September 2007:  
Available to Members and Subscribers  
   
Grilled Pork Loin with Apple-Cherry Filling with Caraway on a Charcoal Grill  
Grilled Pork Loin with Apple-Cherry Filling with Caraway on a Gas Grill  
Porcini Cream Sauce  
Pesto  
Slotted Spoon Equipment Test  
Basmati Rice Taste Test  
Pan-Roasted Broccoli with Lemon Browned Butter  
Broiled Asparagus with Reduced Balsamic Vinaigrette and Parmesan  
Pan-Roasted Asparagus with Cherry Tomatoes and Black Olives  
Roasted Green Beans with Red Onion and Walnuts  
Roasted Maple-Mustard Green Beans  
Sautéed  Buttery Peas with Mint and Feta Cheese  
Zucchini with Tomatoes and Basil  
Roasted Cauliflower with Soy-Ginger Sauce with Scallion  
Roasted Baby Carrots with Ginger-Orange Glaze  
Glazed Carrots with Bacon and Pecans  
Inexpensive Instant-Read Thermometers Equipment Test  
Chicken Cutlets with Brandy, Cream, and Chive Pan Sauce  
Liquid Smoke Testing with Slide Show  
Scalloped Potatoes with Root Vegetables  
Quick Cheese Muffins  
White Turkey Chili  
Apple Corer Equipment Test  
Knife Guard Equipment Test  
   
July 2007:  
Available to Members Only  
   
Texas Style BBQ Sauce  
BBQ Thermometers  
Whole-Milk Yogurt Taste Test  
Asian BBQ Glaze  
Cornish Game Hens Taste Test  
Grill Rotisseries  
Mini Offset Spatulas  
Premium Tea Taste Test  
Bread-and-Butter Pickles Taste Test  
Thai-Style Soup with Shrimp  
Thai-Style Soup with Pork  
Blueberry Yeasted Waffles  
Moroccan Chicken Breasts with Olives and Lemon  
Tabletop Grills  
High-end Pasta Taste Test  
Quick Homemade Pickles  
Quick Fresh Tomato Sauce  
Ratatouille  

 

 
May 2007:  
Available to Members Only  
   
Sun-Dried Tomato Relish  
Tequila-Poblano Sauce  
Thai Chile Butter  
Rémoulade  
Pineapple and Cucumber Salsa with Mint  
Polenta  
Curry Powder Taste Test  
Basmati Rice Pilaf  
Cilantro-Mint Chutney  
Mango Chutney Taste Test  
Garam Masala Taste Test  
Four-Cheese Lasagna with Artichokes and Prosciutto  
Information on Grilling Steak  
Mojo Marinade  
Asparagus Omelet with Roasted Red Peppers and Garlic  
Square Cake Pan Equipment Test  
Kitchen Timers Equipment Test  
Stir-Fried Sichuan Broccoli  
Garlic-Roasted Leg of Lamb for Charcoal Grill  
Garlic-Roasted Leg of Lamb for Gas Grill  
Make-Ahead Sticky Buns  
   

March 2007:

 
Available to Members Only  
   
Orange and Radish Salad with Arugula  
Fried Rice with Shrimp, Pork, and Peas
Fried Leeks (Garnish for Garlic-Potato Soup)
Garlic Croutons (Garnish for Garlic-Potato Soup)
Potato Roesti with Serving Suggestions
Gadgets and Gear for the Bread Baker  
Pan-Roasted Asparagus with Mushrooms and Tarragon  
Pan-Roasted Asparagus with Red Onions, Hard-Boiled Eggs, Capers, and Tarragon  
Fluffy Vanilla Icing  
Tangy Orange Icing  
Toasted Almond Icing  
Coconut Icing  
How to Frost a Layer Cake  
Reviews of Chef's Knives  
Whole Wheat Pizza Margherita  
Chicken Chasseur with White and Dark Meat  
Milk Chocolate Pots de Crème  
   

January 2007:

 
Available to Members Only  
   
French Bistro Menu  
Oven Fries
Classic Mashed Potatoes
Baked Manicotti with Prosciutto
Baked Manicotti Puttanesca
Spinach Salad with Mushrooms, Croutons, and Warm Lemon Dressing  
Roasted Cauliflower with Sherry Vinegar-Honey Sauce with Almonds  
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge  
Stovetop Well-Done Hamburgers  
Latin-Style Chicken and Rice with Breast Meat  
Apple Crumble  
   

November 2006:

 
Available to Members Only  
   
Roast Beef Tenderloin with Dried Fruit and Nut Stuffing  
Favorite Spice Rubs for Chicken, Pork, Beef, Lamb, and Fish
Dry Rub for Barbecue
Arugula Salad with Pears, Almonds, Goat Cheese, and Apricots
Multigrain Dinner Rolls
Baked Orange-Flavored Chicken  
Pear Strudel  
   

September 2006:

 
Available to Members Only  
   
Horseradish Cream  
Grill-Roasted Prime Rib  
Fresh Tomato Sauce with Roasted Peppers, Toasted Garlic, and Paprika  
Fresh Tomato Sauce with Mint, Feta, and Spinach  
Hoisin-Sesame Sauce  
Wild Mushroom Lasagna  
Mushroom Lasagna with Pancetta and Sage  
Mushroom Lasagna with Goat Cheese, Broccoli Rabe, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes  
Latino-Style Chicken and Rice with Ham, Peas, and Orange  
Applesauce Tasting  
Individual Blueberry Buckles  
Shrimp Potstickers  
Tea-Smoked Duck  
   

July 2006:

 
Available to Members Only  
   
Creamy Buttermilk Coleslaw  
Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Fresh Tomato Sauce with Feta and Olives  
Pizza Stone Test  
Remote Meat Thermometers  
Zucchini with Peas and Herbs  
Grilled Onion, Tomato, and Arugula Salad  
Charcoal-Grilled Hamburgers  
Well-Done Bacon Cheeseburgers  
Brown Rice Paella  
German Chocolate Sheet Cake  
Peach Barbecue Sauce  
Rasp Graters  
   

May 2006:

 
Available to Members Only  
   
Couscous Pilaf with Raisins and Apricots  
Paprika Tasting  
Chimichurri Sauce  
Stir-Fried Portobellos with Soy-Maple Glaze  
Stir-Fried Eggplant with Sweet Chili-Garlic Sauce  
Tarragon Sherry Cream Sauce for Veal  
Safety of Nonstick Cookware  
Illustrated Guide to Garlic Tips and Techniques  
Cake Pan Testing  
White Sangria  
Grilled Chicken Teriyaki  
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars  
   

March 2006:

 
Available to Members Only  
   
Premium Filet Mignons, Tasting Results  
Meat Pounders, Testing Results  
What's the Best Way to Cook Pasta?  
Roasted Garlic Jus (for Lamb)  
Pan-Roasted Broccoli with Tomatoes and Curry  
Mail-Order Sources for Bakeware  
Loaf Pans, Testing Results  
Chicken alla Diavola, Indoors  
Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits with Parmesan  
Lemon Panna Cotta  
   

January 2006:

 
Available to Members Only  
   
Supermarket Chicken Broths  
Refried Beans  
Patience Pays Off for Soy Sauce  
Sautéed Mushrooms with Bacon and Pearl Onions  
Chocolate-Orange Mousse  
Chocolate-Raspberry Mousse  
Premium Dark Chocolate Mousse  
Bundt Pans  
Orange-Flavored Beef  
Indoor Grilled Tomato and Cheese Pizzas  
Chocolate-Chunk Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Cherries  
   

November 2005:

 
Available to Members Only  
   
Roasted Maple-Mustard Green Beans  
Mastering Turkey Gravy  
Turkeys–What's In a Name?  
Canned White Beans  
Dry Vermouth  
Chocolate-Orange Butter Cookies with Chocolate-Brandy Glaze  
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with Leeks and Chives  
Easing the Daily Grind–Coffee Grinders  
Spritz Cookies  
Peach Cobbler with Frozen Peaches  
Pan-Roasted Flank Steak with Garlic-Chile Marinade  
   

September 2005:

 
Available to Members Only  
   
Rich Chicken Stock for the Pressure Cooker  
Chicken Fajitas Indoors  
Fresh Tomato Salsa  
Chunky Guacamole  
Foolproof All-Butter Pie Pastry for Prebaked Pie Shell  
Rolling Pins  
Apple Peelers (and Corers and Slicers)  
Stir-Fried Thai-Style Shrimp with Chiles and Shallots  
Tall and Fluffy (Mile High) Whole Wheat Biscuits  
   

July 2005:

 
Available to Members Only  
   
Honeydew Peach Salsa  
Blueberry Buckle with Ginger and Cardamom  
Cream Cheese Whipped Cream  
Regular Olive Oil  
Stovetop Chicken Teriyaki  
Family-Style Creme Brulee  
   

May 2005:

 
Available to Members Only  
   
Preseasoned Cast Iron Cookware  
Carving Knives  
Egg Primer  
Uneasy About Nonstick Cookware?  
Baked Blueberry–Raspberry Tart  
Chicken Stocks  
Building a Better Stuffed Potato  
Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Tart  
Sun-Dried Tomato and Mozzarella Tart  
Orange Ice  
Basil or Dill Aioli  
   

March 2005:

 
Available to Members Only  
   
Currant-Pecan Bread Stuffing with Shallots and Herbs  
Quesadillas with Queso Fresco and Roasted Peppers  
How Do I Make a Sourdough Starter?  
Buttercream Frostings  
Mexican Brown Rice  
   

January 2005:

 
Available to Members Only  
   
Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus, Prosciutto, and Parmesan  
Steak Diane  
   

November 2004:

 
Available to Members Only  
   
Salad with Roquefort, Avocado, Tomatoes, and Bacon  
Roast Stuffed Crisped-Skin Turkey  
Pan-Seared Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloins with Banana-Date Chutney  
Basic Polenta  
American Pie Dough  
   

September 2004:

 
Available to Members Only  
   
$4 Loaf Pan Wins Top Rating  
Tuna in a Pouch  
Kosher Bird Wins Chicken Tasting  
Mexican Rice with Charred Vegetables  
Nonstick Baking Pans  
Coconut-Ginger Pineapple Upside-Down Cake  
Simple Tomato Sauce  
   

July 2004:

 
Available to Members Only  
   
Fish Sauce  
Portable Gas Grills  
Garlicky Potato Salad with Tomatoes and Basil  
Hard-Cooked Eggs  
Sweet Pickle Relish